SINGAPORE, Aug 15 Housewife Santi Choo’s two children briefly had Chinese tuition but by and large, she never believed in sending them for private tuition not even when her older daughter sat for the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) some years ago. Covid-19, however, changed all.
Chinese-Malay-Indian-Others system holds value for minority communities
Critics lament its race-based structure but in a significantly Chinese-majority Singapore, the CMIO scheme provides the assurance of official recognition for minority communities. Let s nurture Singapore s civic identity while fully recognising its multiple roots.
Eugene K B Tan for The Straits Times
As Singapore seeks to strengthen race relations, it is crucial to remember that a people’s grasp of their own community’s history and roots is the basis of their sense of identity and security, says the writer, adding that the multiple identities of Singaporeans must be sustained.
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Education Minister puts up post on Racial Harmony Day describing heartfelt gestures
Mr Chan Chun Sing made reference to the alleged murder at River Valley High School in a Facebook post.
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July 08, 2021
Wildlife Reserves Singapore
1. Rainforest Lumina returns for its final season
Singapore Zoo s popular Rainforest Lumina returns for its third and final season this July. Experience a multi-sensory journey that blends nature and technology through a clever use of light, project and audio to bring to life the natural sights, sounds and scents of a rainforest at night.
As you embark on a colourful and illuminated night walk through the park, you ll gain a different perspective of the park s animals that will inspire you to appreciate the fragile beauty of nature and the importance of conserving our wildlife and biodiversity.